AM/NY Op-Ed Amazon Two Day Shipping dangerous "Last Mile delivery center"-culprits

An Op-Ed by CMs Tiffany Caban, Alexa Aviles & Theodore Moore of ALIIGN make cogent points about the Last Mile delivery centers spawned by Amazon under different names. Endangering the workers-clad in Amazon vests but not Amazon emloyees in the streets and the neighborhoods where the centers are located. The CMs have introduced 2 bills to address issues. First is "to crack down" on the pollution facilities dump into the air". The second "The Delivery Protection Act" requires companies to directly employ drivers and warehouse workers. Protect them from retaliation and ensure safety on the job. Clearly tech has run amuck. Big tech has caused a radical and dangerous imbalance in wealth distribution and the trickle down effect is exploitation and damage to quality of life.****https://www.amny.com/news/op-ed-amazon-nyc-two-day-shipping/

AM/NY Delivery Apps Make Agents Jobs disappear** Oct 13,25

Delivery Agents were protesting their digital rejection from companies including Uber Eats, Grub Hub & Door Dash. They claim unavoidable delays prevented them from complying with expeditious delivery schedules and were unfairly and summarily jettisoned from the job. They want the City Council to pass Intro 1132 that would prevent the companies from "deactivating" the couriers with just cause and notice. "Algorithmic firings."*** https://www.amny.com/news/app-deliveristas-job-vanished-deactivation/

Delivery Apps seek city subsidies. Outgoing Mayor Adams on board

While a large-scale subsidy from NYC has not been implemented for general operation, there are specific subsidy programs, and discussions are ongoing about future public funding. Mayor Adams has expressed a desire to subsidize the service for low-income New Yorkers, while legislation has been proposed to make the service more affordable for students and older adults. Currently, Citi Bike is primarily supported by sponsorships, advertisements, and membership fees, but it does receive some public support through programs like the $5-a-month Reduced Fare program for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients, and by receiving street and sidewalk space for stations. Existing and proposed public support Reduced Fare Program: A program currently offers memberships for $5 per month to NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients. Potential for Future Subsidies: Mayor Adams has stated a desire to find a way to subsidize Citi Bike for low-income New Yorkers, though specific details haven't been finalized. Legislative Proposals: New York City Council members have introduced legislation to expand access and affordability, including proposals for lower prices for students and older adults. Current funding model Public Funding is Limited: Unlike other mass transit in the city, the Citi Bike system has historically relied on its own revenue streams, not public subsidies for daily operations. Revenue Sources: Citi Bike's revenue comes from sponsorships (like Citibank), advertisements, and membership and usage fees. Public Support is Indirect: The city's main contribution to the system has been providing the public land for stations. Arguments for public funding Affordability: Proponents argue that public funding is necessary to make the service more affordable and accessible to all New Yorkers. Expansion: Public funds could help expand service to currently underserved areas, such as Staten Island and parts of the outer boroughs. Equitable Access: Subsidies could ensure that the service is accessible to lower-income individuals and those on fixed incomes. Riding Forward: Overhauling Citi Bike's Contract for Better ... Nov 15, 2023 — Following a feasibility study by the Department of City Planning, the City issued a request for proposals for bikeshar... NYC.gov City Bike Discounts - NYC.gov GetCoveredNYC Resources. Tenant Support Resources. Home Support Unit Resources. Additional City Resources. City Bike Discounts. In... NYC.gov If Free Buses Aren't Wise, What About Cheaper Citi Bikes? Apr 23, 2025 — That changed last fall, when Brooklyn Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler introduced legislation to cap Citi B... Vital City Show all

NYC Woman fatally struck by e-bike carrying 2

60 year old woman got off a bus near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Fatally struck by e-bike carrying a 39 year old driver and 41 yr old passenger. She perished at Brooklyn Methodist. 2 men in stable condition.******* https://nypost.com/2025/10/06/us-news/woman-60-killed-after-e-bike-strikes-her-near-brooklyn-navy-yard-nypd/

New Jersey showing how-e-bikes**NBC News

New Jersey is implementing stricter e-bike regulations and enforcement following a rise in accidents, including fatal crashes involving teenagers . Proposed statewide legislation, expected in October 2025, includes age restrictions, registration, and insurance requirements for faster e-bikes. Local municipalities like Florham Park, Hoboken, and others have also enacted or increased enforcement of their own rules throughout 2025 in response to safety concerns. Read more at NBC New York****https://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/news/local/teens-e-bike-death-a-wake-up-call-to-safety-concerns-at-the-jersey-shore/6348795/

Mayor's Office-**E-bike speed limit 15 mph as of Oct 24 25

This came shortly before outgoing Mayor Eric Adams announced he was withdrawing from the race. Alas. Well since he so far has refused to endorse "disgraced" former Governor Cuomo he won't become Ambassador to Saudi Arabia-another quid pro quo bone thrown out as an inducement by Trump Tower empressario Donald Trump. Well we pubic safety advocates look forward to seeing former Mayor Adams pedaling a public bike attempting to haul in rogue e-bikers to hand them a violation. How safe we will be********************Set a speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters – Effective October 24, e-bikes and e-scooters will be prohibited from traveling faster than 15 MPH in New York City. By keeping our promise and implementing this rule, we’re enhancing public safety for all New Yorkers on our streets and mirroring best safety practices from around the world.**************

EVSA rally to protest Central Park takeover for E-bikes

To: NYC · Sun, Sep 28 at 11:12 AM Message Body HELLO EVSA SUPERSTARS! IT IS TIME TO RALLY! Please join us on.. Thursday Oct 9 at Noon outside 717 5th Ave (Entrance on E 55th street right around corner of 717 5th Ave). NYC PUBLIC Parks have been sold to Lyft/Citibike, bike lobby (Transportation Alternatives), delivery apps, big tech and big real estate. Yes-Central Park Conservancy, DOT, Mayor and half of our electeds have put money over safety and sold out to the lobbyists! This is why there is a dangerous and deadly redesign of Central Park's drives, which now prioritizes fast transportation of Citibike riders and delivery riders OVER pedestrians and runners with and without disabilities, and traditional cyclists and dogs. We see a huge increase in accidents since the redesign. The fact that red lights and Accessible Pedestrian Buttons (APS) have been removed and the drive itself has twice the room for cyclists than walkers and runners is reprehensible. What statistic can measure the decrease in our Quality of Life? None. WE know it and speak up about it! CPC's CEO Betsy Smith, the Mayor and half our electeds speak out against horse carraiges and how they should be replaced by e-carriages, but have NEVER spoken out against e-vehicles in Central Park! We ask ....WHY? CPC told us time and time again " We can't give an opinion on prohibiting anything from Central Park, but then they did. They lied. We ask...Why? (We know why) We must stand up and fight against the lies and hypocrisy and all the "dirty sell-out" money that is ruining Central Park, all NYC Parks, and fight for SAFETY, transparency, demand new CPC and DOT leadership and 0060-2024. PLEASE JOIN US ANE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW! FLYERS COMING SOON! Thank you! Janet 💜